About First Day Jitters
It’s the first day of school and Sarah Jane Hartwell doesn’t want to go. She refuses to get out of bed, her stomach hurts, and her hands are cold and clammy. Even meeting the principal doesn’t make her feel better. Young readers will sympathize as they follow Sarah Jane’s reluctant journey to her new classroom
Reviews
“Danneberg puts a fresh twist on an annual crisis suffered by millions: the arrival of that dread day in September when school starts.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“Lively line and watercolor illustrations bring Sarah’s plight to life.”
-Hornbook
“First days are scary for everybody…even teachers!”
-From School Library Journal
Resources:
Get the First Day Jitters and a Timed Writing Assignment
Have a Visit with Julie
Get the First Day Jitters Lesson Plan
Get the Charlesbridge Teacher Resources
Honors:
2003 Nevada Young Readers’ Award Nominee
Finalist for 2002 Colorado Children’s Book Award.
2001 Storytelling Award
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